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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Words. Sometimes they tumble around and around in my head like socks in a dryer. Other times it's as though the socks never make it to the dryer -- eaten alive by the washer before they become a possibility. And then there are the times I find them in the drawer of my mind, mated and folded, ready to put on paper.

But rarely do they end up published like they emerge. They need a metaphor here or a Scripture tucked in there for better clarity. RB reads through the initial drafts with questions, "What did you mean here?" or "I think this word works better."

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When I became a Christian, God changed me, but there was plenty of maturing that followed. Tidbits of ideas and personal interpretations from sermons I've heard through the years tumble around in my head. Some of them are discarded by the Holy Spirit when they don't stand the Scripture test. Others I find mated with God's approval, ready to accept in my heart and assimilate into daily living.

This awareness helps me listen more closely to the whispers of my Heavenly Father. "Why did you speak so sharply?" "Why didn't you offer grace?" And in my heart of honesty I find that I need those corrections, remembering God loves those He disciplines (Proverbs 3:12).

It is then, through Grace, that the manuscript of my life shines authentically. Only then the God-breathed words I write become not my own, but His. My words, devoid of my pride, change from my original intention into a "Behold, I make all things new." I look at my manuscript and wonder, Did I write this? And I know the credit belongs to God.

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From Old to New

I had an idea and went searching for an "old" that could become new. At one thrift store I found the candlesticks and a pumpkin. In another I found the second pumpkin. Emily found the third one in Marion. The paint I found on clearance at Walmart. The Krazy Glue I found in RB's stash of glue -- Do all men love glue or are my daddy and RB the only ones with stashes?

The steps are easy:

Ask husband to spray paint candle sticks.

Glue one to the bottom of each pumpkin.

Dry and fill.

In my writing, the credit goes to God. In my crafting this project, the credit goes to Eighteen25. Check out the blog of three sisters: Jamie, Jodie and Jen. They are always crafting something fun that I want to craft-lift.

I too am grateful when God blesses my words..when He intercedes. And I am grateful for your posts here. They touch my soul and bring me a sense of peace that must radiate from you to the "written word" you express. I often feel calmer when I leave your home on the web.

i love how your project turned out. that is such a fun idea to use the pumpkins.i think i need to make some just to fill them full of candy corns and peanuts. that combination sounds yummy. :)thanks for sharing!!

I love the part about the ideas and tidbits tumbling around until the meet the Scripture test. I too,have many thoughts and sermons jumbled together in my mind, trying to discern if they are truly Scriptural. Cute project too!

Only then the God-breathed words I write become not my own, but His. My words, devoid of my pride, change from my original intention into a "Behold, I make all things new." I look at my manuscript and wonder, Did I write this? And I know the credit belongs to God.

Oh my - not only are you a gifted craftswoman of words - you're rather creative in crafts, too! These were adorable decorations, Pamela. Really cute.

And of course, your lessons are always so inspirational. Your words reach me. And I know they do that because your heart is open to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Isn't it wonderful when we feel Him provide the message?

I am also thankful that He continues to make this old(ish) woman, me, into something NEW!

This is awesome..Love it..So much creativity lives here..Officially following ya with smiles..I would love for you to link/share to my Pinspiration thursdays linky party happening now pweease..(I see soo much I'm loving) TY. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pininspirational-thursdayspin-it.html